Comparison

Chess Timer vs Chess Clock Ultra

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chess Timer

This app provides a fast and reliable clock for chess games, offering instant turn switching and customizable time controls. It features sound cues, clean themes, and offline functionality, making it ideal for various chess formats.

Highlights
  • One-tap turn switching
  • Customizable time controls
  • Sound cues
  • Clean themes
  • Offline functionality
  • Pause and adjust on the fly
Features
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Chess Timer is a fast, reliable chess clock that keeps your games flowing. Switch turns with instant feedback, pick ready-made presets, or tune the timer to your exact time control. Sound cues, clean themes, and handy adjustments make it ideal for blitz, rapid, or friendly over-the-board play. Features: One-tap turn switching with crisp sound cues Popular presets plus custom time controls and increments Pause, adjust time, and reset on the fly Clean, readable themes designed for tabletop play Works offline; optimized for low battery impact Why players choose Chess Timer: Built for speed: responsive taps with clear visual states Flexible: presets for common formats and custom options for clubs or house rules Focused: distraction-free layout that keeps the board center stage How it works: Pick a preset or set your own time and increment. Tap a player side to start the opponent’s clock. Tap after each move to switch; pause or adjust if needed. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/dc3bbc5d-84b9-46dc-9482-19ea012f10e4 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEy7_FSN1sXOOB3D1Gg8Np0_FzPM2f5Q8A73aji3d8M/edit?usp=sharing

About

Chess Clock Ultra

Features
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Dual player chess clock - Two independent timers for each player Tap to switch - Either player can tap their button to start/switch turns Portrait & landscape support with adaptive layouts Time Controls - Preset time controls - Blitz, Rapid, Classical, and more - Custom time controls - Create your own with multiple stages - Increment types: - Fischer (time added after each move) - Bronstein (time added up to move duration) - Simple Delay (countdown before clock starts) - None at all - Multi-stage support - Different time settings after n moves - Favorites - Star frequently used time controls

Screenshots

Chess Timer4 screens
Chess Clock Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Clock Ultra at none against Chess Timer's 2. Chess Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Chess Clock Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chess Timer versus Chess Clock Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess TimerChess Clock Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii KulchytskyinetAdapt Apps

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Chess Timer Weekly with 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Chess Timer Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Chess Clock Ultra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Timer free?
Chess Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Clock Ultra free?
Chess Clock Ultra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Timer or Chess Clock Ultra have ads?
Neither Chess Timer nor Chess Clock Ultra shows ads.

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